Shakespeare's The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar
An Analysis of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
"I am as constant as the Northern Star." (III.i.60) The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a play written by William Shakespeare in the late sixteenth century. The play is about a conspiracy made up of eight Roman citizens' that plot against Julius Caesar, a tyrant of Rome after defeating his enemy Pompey. Killing Caesar in hopes for peace and freedom in Rome, however, it brings an uprising of chaos and violence. Shakespeare's work illustrates the theme that power corrupts individuals. Evidence of this can be found in the actions of the main characters.
On second hand, Brutus states his fear of power by saying “I do fear the people do choose Caesar for their King” (I.ii.85-89). He opposes Caesar acquiring …show more content…
One of the way he approaches the subject is Brutus, and Caesar. "What should be in that Caesar? why should that name be sounded more than yours?" (I.ii.141-144) Cassius compliments Brutus to get his trust. After that everything he tells him Brutus believes because he thinks that Cassius only wants the best for him. After becoming on good terms with Brutus, Cassius begins the second step to undermine Caesars name because he wants the best for Rome and is being convinced that he is better than what Rome has. Cassius comments get to Brutus not because he doesnt like Caesar but because he is a patriot and would do anything for Rome. The reason why Cassius would want to deceive Brutus is because of his own need for power. He tells Brutus once again "Therefore, good Brutus be prepared to hear; And since you know you cannot see yourself so well as by reflection, I your glass will modestly discover to yourself what you yet not know of..." (I.ii.66-70)Another sign of Cassius need of corruption is to "Think of his life, but for my single self, I had as life not be as live to be in awe of such thing as myself (I.ii.66-69) Cassius believes he is just as good as Caesar but he doesnt emphasize that because he knows it would be easier to control brutus. Cassius manipulates Brutus so that he will try to take Caesars position. The only reason why he
"I am as constant as the Northern Star." (III.i.60) The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a play written by William Shakespeare in the late sixteenth century. The play is about a conspiracy made up of eight Roman citizens' that plot against Julius Caesar, a tyrant of Rome after defeating his enemy Pompey. Killing Caesar in hopes for peace and freedom in Rome, however, it brings an uprising of chaos and violence. Shakespeare's work illustrates the theme that power corrupts individuals. Evidence of this can be found in the actions of the main characters.
On second hand, Brutus states his fear of power by saying “I do fear the people do choose Caesar for their King” (I.ii.85-89). He opposes Caesar acquiring …show more content…
One of the way he approaches the subject is Brutus, and Caesar. "What should be in that Caesar? why should that name be sounded more than yours?" (I.ii.141-144) Cassius compliments Brutus to get his trust. After that everything he tells him Brutus believes because he thinks that Cassius only wants the best for him. After becoming on good terms with Brutus, Cassius begins the second step to undermine Caesars name because he wants the best for Rome and is being convinced that he is better than what Rome has. Cassius comments get to Brutus not because he doesnt like Caesar but because he is a patriot and would do anything for Rome. The reason why Cassius would want to deceive Brutus is because of his own need for power. He tells Brutus once again "Therefore, good Brutus be prepared to hear; And since you know you cannot see yourself so well as by reflection, I your glass will modestly discover to yourself what you yet not know of..." (I.ii.66-70)Another sign of Cassius need of corruption is to "Think of his life, but for my single self, I had as life not be as live to be in awe of such thing as myself (I.ii.66-69) Cassius believes he is just as good as Caesar but he doesnt emphasize that because he knows it would be easier to control brutus. Cassius manipulates Brutus so that he will try to take Caesars position. The only reason why he